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DG08 XWH

2008 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

86,200 mi
Last recorded86,200 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 XWH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 86,200 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 83,972 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 82,427 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 80,851 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 79,621 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 77,963 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 76,166 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 76,166 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 73,498 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 67,568 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 61,311 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 55,259 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit middle of tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 55,259 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure top balljoint on link adrift (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit middle of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 48,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 41,570 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 39,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2013 34,227 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 28,529 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 24,478 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 21,630 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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DG08 XWH is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2008 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 47,416 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DG08 XWH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 18 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DG08 XWH registered?

DG08 XWH is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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